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For all its speed and centrifugal force, all its peril and push-the-envelope ingenuity, stock-car racing for decades subsisted on its array of characters. Guys named Fonty and Fireball, the Intimidator and the King, Foyt and France. They were an ensemble of ruffians and renegades, booze runners and barrier crashers, united by a critical common denominator. All were mavericks. Now, their audacity and achievements have been recounted in a sleek, photo-filled coffee-table book. “NASCAR Mavericks: The Rebels and Racers Who Revolutionized Stock Car Racing,” was been released. Published by Motorbooks (an imprint of the Quarto Publishing Group), it’s available at various online sites including Amazon and . H.A. “Herb” Branham and Holly Cain, both former Tampa Tribune motorsports writers, spent 10 months on the project, interviewing roughly 100 sources. “What does it mean to be a maverick?” three-time NASCAR champ Tony Stewart asks rhetorically in his foreword. “Speaking from personal experience, it’s doing what you think is right, even when others say you’re wrong. And it’s being told you can’t, so you go even harder just to prove them wrong.” What ensues over the next 192 pages is an illustrated digest of sorts; character sketches in simple, unapologetic prose of those who embodied the maverick approach. “We talked to just about anybody that was relevant to the stories that were still alive, including obviously the people themselves,” Branham said. The mavericks include visionaries who helped propel the sport from red-clay tracks to major speedways (i.e. Bill France Sr.), crew chiefs who bent the rules to nearly their breaking point (i.e. Smokey Yunick), and drivers who had developed their automotive chops by running from the law in the South’s nether regions (i.e. Curtis Turner). The group also features those who sped full-throttle into what was once deemed a Southern-male sport. Among them: Wendell Scott, the first Black racer to win a NASCAR Cup Series race; and Sara Christian, the first female driver in the Strictly Stock Division (forerunner to the NASCAR Cup Series). Of course, the stars of NASCAR’s heyday — such as Dale Earnhardt, Darrell Waltrip and Richard Petty — get their due, as do modern-day mavericks such as Stewart, Kurt and Kyle Busch, and Hall of Fame crew chief Chad Knaus. Even maverick-style developments (a tobacco company becoming a corporate sponsor, the network TV takeover, the creation of a street race in Chicago) are chronicled. “It was a little bit of Wild West-style,” said Branham, who worked in NASCAR’s communications department nearly two decades. “It’s really not a corporate book at all. NASCAR, I think, is consciously just trying to ungloss what we did during my time there, where we just put lacquers over all of the history, at times which was deemed maybe not the type of stuff that mainstream America would like. And I think NASCAR now is trying to put it in reverse a little bit, and they’re really trying to recapture that great history.” Complementing that history are hundreds of photos — some iconic — that help bring the characters and cars to life. Noticeably absent is Michael Jordan’s ongoing antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR — a maverick move in itself — but Branham said the book had been completed long before that litigation arose. “We would’ve dealt with it,” he said. “We would’ve mentioned it, because there’s really not a whole lot of punches pulled in this book, which kind of makes it a little bit different.” Kind of a hardcover maverick. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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GREAT FALLS, Va. & AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 10, 2024-- Coincheck Group N.V. (“Coincheck”), a Dutch public limited liability company and a holding company of a cryptocurrency trading service company, and Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, Inc. (Nasdaq: THCP, THCPU & THCPW) (“Thunder Bridge IV”), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today the consummation of their previously announced business combination. As a result, the ordinary shares and warrants of Coincheck will commence trading on Nasdaq on December 11, 2024 under the new ticker symbols “CNCK” and “CNCKW,” respectively. The business combination was approved at a special meeting of the shareholders of Thunder Bridge IV on December 5, 2024. “The completion of our business combination with Thunder Bridge IV marks an extraordinary milestone for Coincheck,” said Oki Matsumoto, Representative Executive Officer and Chairman of Monex Group, Inc., and Executive Chairman of Coincheck. “Coincheck was created through the fusion of a robust business foundation built in Japan, combined with the strengths of the U.S. capital markets through the close collaboration of exceptional business and capital markets talent in both Japan and the U.S. We are incredibly proud and excited to become a Nasdaq listed company and for what the future holds for the Coincheck group companies and our shareholders.” “We are pleased to announce the closing of our merger with the entire Coincheck team,” said Gary Simanson, President and CEO of Thunder Bridge IV. “As a member of the board of directors and CEO of Coincheck, I look forward to partnering with Oki and his team to build one of the preeminent global crypto and Web3 companies in the world.” Coincheck Group N.V. (“CNCK” and “CNCKW”), is a global holding company, headquartered in the Netherlands, operating in the crypto asset and Web3 domains, and is the parent company of Coincheck, Inc. (“Coincheck Japan”), which operates the regulated crypto asset trading service “Coincheck” in Japan. Coincheck Japan is the leading crypto asset exchange in Japan and is one of the most established and trusted names in crypto. Coincheck Japan has been recognized as Japan’s No.1* most downloaded trading app for five consecutive years. Coincheck is on a mission to “Make Exchange of New Value Easier” by utilizing crypto assets and blockchain technology. Coincheck Group N.V. is one of only two publicly listed companies on NASDAQ having a crypto asset exchange as its core business. As a newly listed NASDAQ company, and “Your Trusted Global Partner in the Digital World,” Coincheck is well-positioned to further solidify the group’s dominant position in Japan’s crypto asset trading industry and to establish the group as a global player in the crypto and Web3 industry worldwide. The business combination resulted in gross proceeds of approximately $31.6 million to the combined company, including funds held in a restricted account pursuant to the terms of the previously announced non-redemption agreement, and net of Thunder Bridge IV shareholder redemptions. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC served as sole financial advisor to Monex Group, Inc., Coincheck Japan’s former direct parent company and now the parent company of Coincheck, in connection with the business combination. Galaxy Digital Partners LLC served as financial advisor to Thunder Bridge IV and Barclays Capital Inc, BTIG, LLC, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Inc, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., a Stifel Company, and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. served as capital markets advisors to Thunder Bridge IV in connection with the business combination. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Littler Mendelson P.C. and Allen & Overy LLP served as legal advisors to Thunder Bridge IV and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, and De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V. served as legal advisors to Coincheck and Monex Group, Inc. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about trading, future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “outlook” or words of similar meaning or the negative thereof. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Coincheck’s trading, industry and market sizes, future opportunities for Coincheck , Coincheck Japan and Thunder Bridge IV, Coincheck’s estimated future results and the business combination between Thunder Bridge IV and Coincheck.. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those presently anticipated including (i) a delay or failure to realize the expected benefits from the business combination, (ii) risks related to disruption of management’s time from ongoing business operations due to the business combination, (iii) changes in the cryptocurrency and digital asset markets in which Coincheck competes, including with respect to its competitive landscape, technology evolution or regulatory changes, (iv) changes in domestic and global general economic conditions, (v) risk that Coincheck may not be able to execute its growth strategies, including identifying and executing acquisitions, (vi) risk that Coincheck may not be able to develop and maintain effective internal controls and (vii) and other risks and uncertainties discussed in Coincheck’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Coincheck undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law. About Coincheck Group N.V. Coincheck Group N.V. is a Dutch public limited liability company and a holding company of Coincheck, Inc., , which operates the “Coincheck” cryptocurrency trading service, and has achieved the highest number of app downloads in Japan for 5 consecutive years*. With the mission of “Making Exchange of New Value Easier,” Coincheck, Inc. aims to create better services that allow people to feel the value of new exchanges created by cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies, through the latest technology and advanced security. *Target: Cryptocurrency trading app in Japan, Period: January 2019-December 2023, Data cooperation: App Tweak View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241210703460/en/ CONTACT: Coincheck Group N.V. Media Relations For inquiries from the press regarding this release, please contact: Coincheck Group N.V. Public RelationscoincheckIR@icrinc.comCoincheck Group N.V. Investor Relations For inquiries from the press regarding this release, please contact: coincheckIR@icrinc.com KEYWORD: VIRGINIA NETHERLANDS NORTH AMERICA UNITED STATES ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: APPS/APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY FINANCE FINTECH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BLOCKCHAIN SOFTWARE INTERNET CRYPTOCURRENCY SOURCE: Coincheck Group N.V. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/10/2024 05:52 PM/DISC: 12/10/2024 05:50 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241210703460/en
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Chinatown businesses concerned over plan to open HART hubPublished 4:08 pm Saturday, November 23, 2024 By Jim Gazzolo After a strong opening quarter, the Cowgirls lost their shooting touch. Then they lost their patience on offense before finally losing their game. Utah Tech, behind Aaliyah Ibarra’s 36 points off the bench, rallied from an early deficit to knock off McNeese State 79-69 Saturday afternoon inside the Legacy Center. Shooting 30 free throws to McNeese’s eight, the Trailblazers improved to 3-3 while the Cowgirls fell to the same record. “We only had one good quarter and you have to have four,” said McNeese head coach Lynn Kennedy. The Cowgirls got off to a fast start, leading 25-20 at the end of the first quarter behind some hot shooting. That was after taking a 22-20 lead with 3:25 left on Azjah Reeves’ layup. However, the Blazers closed quickly which was a sign of things to come. “I thought we settled the last three quarters,” said Kennedy. “We were not attacking like we should have. We have to be better and have to compete.” A strong second quarter for both teams kept things interesting as the Trailblazers led 48-46 at the half. However, McNeese really struggled from there as both teams had problems in the third quarter. Utah Tech led 61-60 heading into the fourth quarter. That’s when the Cowgirls went from cold to fridged, missing their first nine shots from the field. That allowed the Blazers to pull away, outscoring McNeese 13-1 over the first four minutes of the fourth quarter. Ibarra was the key as she came into the game averaging just over six points a game. “Give her credit, she came to play,” said Kennedy. “We didn’t have anybody step up to guard her though. I don’t want to take anything away from her.” Kyla Davis led McNeese with 16 points while Mireia Yespes finished with 13, all coming in the first half. The Cowgirls will try to break their three-game losing streak at home Wednesday night against St. Thomas University of Houston, Texas.
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Donald Trump wants to revive long-dead Keystone XL pipeline as he pushes fossil-fuel agendaMangaluru: Media continue to fulfil the crucial responsibility of diligently providing numerous news stories to readers amidst various constraints, said Mangalore University 's vice chancellor PL Dharma. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the fifth District Conference of the Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists' Association , held on Thursday. "The effort behind collecting and delivering hundreds of news stories daily amidst advertisements, cinema, and other pages is a significant responsibility. Additionally, journalists play a commendable role in alerting society, sometimes admonishing, and responding to the problems of people," he said. Former MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, who participated as a guest, remarked that in today's changing era, media too has transformed. "Alongside print media, TV media and even more rapidly, social media, are operating among people in society. Like the political arena, the media field faces competitive situations. A small incident can be broadcast nationwide in moments. In such times, some news can have adverse effects on society. Amidst this, journalists' positive outlook and efforts for the welfare of the people in their area are commendable. Programs like Brand Mangalore and rural stays are exemplary," he said. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .10 Most Affordable Cities in India to Buy a House The Pros and Cons of Investing in Value Stocks Most Visited Monuments in India Investing in Small-Cap Stocks: Top 10 Tips for Absolute Beginners 10 Ways to Earn Money Online by Selling Physical Products Richest Cricket Players Across the World 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Warren Buffett’s Investment Process Top 10 Benefits of Investing in Small-Cap Stocks Priyanka Chopra Net Worth: Know How Rich is Global Actress How to Make Money Online With Writing and Blogging? Financial calculators A SIP calculator is a simple tool that allows individuals to get an idea of the returns on their This financial tool allows one to resolve their queries related to Public Provident Fund account. When investing in a fixed deposit, the amount you deposit earns interest as per the prevailing... The National Pension System or NPS is a measure to introduce a degree of financial stability... Mutual Funds are one of the most incredible investment strategies that offer better returns...